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Health Canada Is Seeking Feedback After Four Years Of Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and the first to implement a nationwide, regulated adult-use cannabis industry that...

Argentina’s Government Launches Public Company To Provide Cannabis Seeds, Testing, And Training

Written by Frank Schuler on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Earlier this month Argentina’s government issued its first-ever license for domestic cannabis production. It was a big milestone for Argentina’s domestic cannabis industry. Another significant...

Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Predicts Busy Year For Domestic Cannabis Industry

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Caribbean region has long been home to a vibrant cannabis community. Jamaica is likely the first Caribbean nation that comes to mind when someone thinks of cannabis, however, several other nations...

Study Associates Cannabis With Improved Sleep In Adults With PTSD

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Science.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very serious issue all over the globe. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is estimated to be 3.9% in the general population, and a much higher...

People With A History Of Cannabis Use Do Not Exhibit More Severe Symptoms Of Psychosis

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Science.

Just because someone has consumed cannabis and suffers from mental health struggles, that does not automatically mean that the cannabis consumption caused the mental health issues that the person is...

Far More Britons Want Cannabis Laws Loosened Compared To Tightened

Written by Frank Schuler on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis policy discussions in London have made considerable headlines in recent weeks, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan currently in somewhat of a political showdown with some of his political peers. Mayor...

New Zealand Justice Minister Throws Cold Water On Cannabis Reform Hopes

Written by Hazel Norman on October 16, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Last week United States President Joe Biden announced a plan to issue pardons to people convicted of a federal cannabis possession charge. The plan is estimated to affect as many as 6,500 people, although...

Europe’s Most Cannabis-Friendly Country

Written by Alex Rogers on October 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Not long ago, just the mention of the words ‘Europe’ and ‘cannabis’ conjured up one name and image only – Amsterdam. While the police were busting down doors and arresting...

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Research Nature Institute Bringing Cannabis Healthcare Seminar To University Of Ljubljana

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

The cannabis plant is arguably the most helpful plant on earth, especially when it comes to wellness benefits. Cannabis, and the cannabinoid-based products derived from it, have been found to effectively...